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Mauritania: The Desert That Does Not Forget. Descent-Based Slavery and Caste Persistence in the Contemporary Sahel

In a country that combines state-driven modernization with deeply rooted tribal structures, descent-based slavery remains a living institution. This study examines the endurance of a biracial caste system that interweaves lineage, religious prestige, colonial legacies and community-level coercion, showing how…

Kabylia: The Quest for Identity and Recognition in Algeria

Kabylia, the cultural and historical heart of Algeria, possesses a distinct identity shaped by its language, traditions, and pivotal role in the nation’s history. Hegel emphasized that the spirit of a people flourishes when its culture and institutions can develop…

Obama, Biden and Trump: Changing U.S. Policy towards Africa

In this exclusive interview, Professor David Shinn, a former top U.S. diplomat and now an Adjunct Professor of International Affairs at George Washington University’s Elliot School of International Affairs, discussed Washington’s changing policy initiatives for Africa, from Obama through Biden…

Kabylia and the Challenge of National Pluralism in Algeria

Kabylia, a historical and cultural region located in the northeast of Algeria, has long been a space of strong identity expression within the Algerian nation. Through its attachment to the Amazigh language, education, cultural transmission, and civic engagement, this region…

Sudan’s Civil War Ravages The Core Of Our Humanity

Sudan’s civil war erupted in April 2023, and so far, several rounds of peace talks have been of no avail in bringing an end to the horrific, ongoing conflict. Two generals who were aligned in bringing about the coup of…

Explainer: Reforms Outline for the African Union

Over the past years, the question of adopting necessary reforms has been raised for the African Union, the continental organization comprising 55 African countries. Concretely, as far back as 2016, African leaders decided that institutional reforms of the African Union…

Algeria’s Economic Transformation Under Constraints of Democracy and Freedom of Expression

Algeria, endowed with abundant natural resources, a dynamic youth population, and a history of struggle for independence, is undergoing significant economic transformation. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s initiatives during his second term reflect a strong commitment to modernizing the national economy. However,…

Russia Outlines Broader Trade Strategies With Africa

With rising exports estimated at $27 billion and several planned investment projects across the continent, Russia has consolidated its position as a key trading partner and strategic investor for Africa. The relationship between Russia and Africa has ascended beyond political…

Sahrawi Activist Ahmed Sbaai suffers severe health deterioration in Prison due to Administration of Expired Medication

A human rights organization revealed today that the detained Sahrawi political activist, Ahmed Sbaai, has suffered severe health complications after the administration of expired medication by the management of the Central Prison in Kénitra, Morocco. Sbaai has been detained, along…

BCU Senior High Launches Science and Math Fair 2025: SPATIALYZE – Surveying Societies, Sensing Solutions

By: Zoren N. Inowe With the theme ‘SPATIALYZE: Surveying Societies, Sensing Solutions,’ the Senior High School Department of Baguio Central University officially launched the Science and Math Fair 2025 on September 16. Spearheaded by the Science and Math Club, the…

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